Cubs' Nico Hoerner turned down days off to begin rehab stint in Iowa
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The Rundown: Future Looks Bright for Young Cubs, Ricketts Says
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Cards rally past Cubs 5-3 in 11 innings, take rubber game
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Cards rally past Cubs 5-3 in 11 innings, take rubber game
Nico Hoerner tallies four RBIs for Cubs in return from injured list
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Nico Hoerner's first career grand slam helps Cubs sink Nats
Nico Hoerner tallies four RBIs for Cubs in return from injured list
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Mistake proves costly for Rays in 2-1 loss to Cubs
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Cubs: Nico Hoerner to Start Rehab Assignment with South Bend - On
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David Bote wins Cubs' second-base job; Nico Hoerner optioned to